Blot the day away

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By: Sarah Feldman
Source: Sephora

For most of us, stress means one thing: sweat. Appear cool, calm and collected from deadline to deadline with a little help from these delicate, rose-scented blotting papers from Sephora. (Plus, in a bind they can double as notepaper.) Sephora Collection Herbal Rose Blotting Papers, $10, sephora.ca.

Take a nail break

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By: Sarah Feldman
Source: Sally Hansen

So, you've been typing diligently for hours and now your nails are worse for wear. Whip those cuticles into shape before happy hour. Thanks to the tube's inconspicuous design, you can keep your midday mani breaks well under wraps... Sally Hansen Cuticle Rehab, $9, shoppersdrugmart.ca.

Give lip service

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By: Sarah Feldman
Source: The Body Shop

Indulge your kisser with this ultra-hydrating lip treatment from The Body Shop, which repairs lips from the inside out while leaving behind a glossy shine. Smooth this baby on before your next meeting—'cause public speaking is a cinch when lips look this good. The Body Shop Wild Argan Oil Solid Oil Lips, $6, thebodyshop.ca.

Swipe, seal, deliver

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By: Sarah Feldman
Source: Revlon

Glossy lip stains have been on the market for a while now, but this gloss-meets-balm-meets-lipstick-meets stain delivers on each of its promises, including all-day moisture with the help of aloe and vitamin E. Revlon ColorStay Moisture Stain, $13.50, shoppersdrugmart. We love a black pencil skirt. Discover six ways to wear it.

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Pause for a midday refresher

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By: Sarah Feldman
Source: M.A.C Cosmetics

Now this is what we call an office-friendly afternoon delight. A quick spray of this moisturizing mist can prep the skin for makeup or set finishing powder, but we have a particular affinity for using this skin saver midday to refresh, rejuvenate and rehydrate tired skin. M.A.C Cosmetics Mineralize Charged Water, $27.50, maccosmetics.com.